10 Rules to Get a Perfect Beach Body this Summer

It’s that time of the year when we can chill out in the summer sun, enjoy the timid breeze, sip cocktails in the riveting beach club and simply indulge in the splendid weather. And of course, boiling weather, swimming in the crystal blue seas, and sunbathing in the sandy beaches does require taking off the clothes and being in a bikini. If you fall into that category like many others who might have gained a few pounds throughout the winter holiday, well there is no need to get agitated because you too can have a slimming beach body.

Sounds impossible?! On the contrary, there is just enough time until the suburb summer weather arrives and until you hit the beach. Therefore, there truly is sufficient time to do some thorough and tedious preparation in order to get the figure you desire or tone up your body for this year’s beach. Without further ado, get your gear and equipment, prepare pen and paper, sit tight and read on to find out how to get the gorgeous body for the upcoming beach.

Kick Start Your Day

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Doing any form of workout at any given time during the day will undoubtedly give you positive results, however, if you force yourself to wake up earlier than usual and have a kick start routine, the results will be even more flabbergasting.

Your body feels the freshest in the morning, even though you mightn’t feel the same. That is when you have the most energy and there is no matter time to do some workout. Firstly, detoxify your body by squeezing a fresh lemon in warm water and add a tablespoon of cinnamon. Then, either hit the gym or go for a jog around the neighbourhood.

The most effective workout in the morning would be a combination of running and doing a few high-intensity exercises such as pull-ups, squats, and sits up. And with few reps of course. Once you’ve worked out hard your metabolism, you will be burning fat for the rest of the day and losing calories on the go.

Keep Up a Smart Nutrition

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There is no need to hold hard and excessive diets, otherwise, you might get caught up in the “boomerang effect”. This is when you lose lots of pounds in a very short time, and then once you stop dieting, you start gaining weight again. In order to prep your body for the beach, you need to get organized with your food, don’t skip meals, and eat smart foods.

Your diet should consist of loads of fruit and vegetables, lean meat, good carbohydrates and fats, and proteins. Good carbohydrates are whole wheat, brown rice, rye, quinoa, and barley. The carbohydrates that you must avoid in your daily nutrition are all those bad carbohydrates found in processed foods, white bread, pasta, and saturated products. Stay away from fast food and sugar. Grill salmon or chicken breast, prepare fresh lettuce salad with chia seeds, and so on.

Focus on the Core

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The core keeps your entire body together. If you wish to get that stunning beach body, you do need to do a little bit more of cardio, but then if you don’t have a proper posture, the desired results will be hard to achieve.

Having strong core muscles is important when you wish to do any form of physical activity, so do more exercise that gives your core the extra attention it deserves. When you reshape your core muscles or do any form of transformation on your body, you will feel more confident and filled will self-esteem. Because, you need to strive to be the best version of yourself, even if that might require undergoing a body lift procedure.

What every renowned cosmetic surgeon would advise is that going even on a mild and subtle surgical enhancement can have a profound effect on your self-esteem. When you shape up your core and tone up your body, you will undoubtedly feel more confident, and confidence is the key to looking fabulous. With the right attitude, you will get that drop-dead beach body in no time.

Do Resistance and Cardio Training

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When it comes to choosing the best workout that would give the most effective results and the perfect beach body you are aiming to get, it is hard to focus on one single workout group.

Doing one form of exercise is not enough, and it won’t give you the best effect. Meaning, if you focus on boosting your abs, and you have a few extra pounds, you won’t get a six-pack. That is why you need to firstly do quality cardio.

Go running, get a skipping rope and try double unders, combine the classical military burpee workout with squats and pull-ups. After you have had a fair share of sweaty training, then you can focus on the abs. Try plank, side, plank, use kettlebells for swing and truster.

Use weights for power resistance training. Weight training causes your metabolism to burn fat for a longer time, so the fat will continue to get used up even when you stop with training. And that is how you’ll start dropping calories.

Hydrate

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There aren’t any words that can pinpoint how important drinking water is. The benefits are simply endless. Drinking plenty of water during the day can help you fight off and prevent numerous diseases, it keeps your skin nurtured and healthy, it flushes out toxins out of your system, and above all, helps you lose weight and tighten your whole body.

So, hydration is a must if you strive to lose weight, but not only for that, but to keep your muscles going and your brain functioning undistributed as you do a hard workout.

As you will be running and training to reach the stunning looking beach shape, you will also be sweating a lot, so your body will need to re-energize and gain back its stamina. Hydrate before, during and after the workout. Drink minimum 2 liters of water per day, and squeeze up a cup or two of green tea.

Plan Ahead and Stay Consistent

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Probably, there will be days that you simply have had enough and you will be on the edge to give up. For that reason, you need to schedule your day and week, and not allow anything to impede your goal.

Have an alarm remind you when you need to eat or drink water. Also, in order not to get succumb to eating bad foods and unhealthy snacks, prep your meals in advance. Make a salad, or grill some meat that you can eat on-the-go or pack it for lunch at work.

By staying consistent and not skipping your routines, you will surely get your metabolism in shape and have a dazzling beach body. Another way to staying consistent with your goal is to schedule the training by multitasking the activities. For instance, on Mondays go to a gym, on Tuesdays go cycling, on Wednesdays rest, and so on.

Sleep Soundly

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Believe it or not, but when you have a restful sleep your body can totally rejuvenate and recover from all the intense exercise that you have been doing the previous day. Basically, your body needs rest.

Try to sleep at least 7 hours per night without being disturbed. If you can’t seem to achieve that, then try not to go partying and staying up late every single night. If you don’t get enough rest, you will disrupt your hormonal balance, thus you will start experiencing excessive hunger and cravings. And you definitely want to avoid that.

Consequently, try to rest during the day as much as possible, and don’t work out incessantly all the time. Your body needs time to recuperate and strengthen.

Cut Alcohol Out

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Alcohol, especially beer and sugary cocktails, have a lot of calories that, amongst many other things, make your stomach bloat. If you want to have a flat belly ideal for wearing a bikini, you need to drop or reduce alcohol from your diet.

It will be hard in the beginning not being able to enjoy a nice cold draft beer, but if you want to have a perfect beach body, this is a big no-no. Liquors are filled with empty calories and may contain extra added sugar, which isn’t welcomed and which can be detrimental to your body.

What is more, alcohol tends to lower our inhibitions and make us less likely to stick to our diets. Once you get the beach body you are striving for, you can allow yourself one glass of juicy cocktail on the beach, but only as a refreshment.

Track Your Food Choices

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As already mentioned, you shouldn’t starve yourself at any cause. You need to get mentally organized and track your food choices throughout the day in order to reach your goal. Incorrect food choices such as foods that are filled with energy “lows” like sugars and carbs will only cause your insulin level to increase and make your body store fat.

Choose slow release energy foods such as bananas instead of cake, dry fruits instead of sweets. Plus, as you follow the energy level of your food intake, keep track of the calories as well. Read the label at the back of the product, and keep track of the food intake. It might sound like hard work, but if you eat more than average 2500 calories per day, your body will start processing that into fat, and then you will be back to square one.

“Non-Exercising” Exercise

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This means being active even when you are not at the gym or doing your regular exercise. That is right, basically, you should do your best to be in constant motion throughout the day and keep your body moving. For example, instead of going to work by car, try one day to walk to your office, or park further from it. Then, cycle every time you need to go grocery shopping.

When you are at home, play some loud music and do regular chores such as vacuuming and cleaning by dancing and moving your body. Use the stairs, walk your dog more often, be active during the weekend, the list is endless.

Achieving a perfect summer body shouldn’t only consist of going on a diet and working out, but it should be implemented as your new lifestyle mode. Being slimmer and content means being healthy and joyous.